RON DANIELS FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES *************** INDEPENDENT '92 *************** ********************************************* FRAMEWORK FOR A PROGRESSIVE PLATFORM FOR 1992 ********************************************* ** THE CREATION OF A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE ECONOMY WITH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT that creates decent jobs with good wages and benefits as a basic human right. Economic democracy - greater control by workers and communities over business, industry and finance; protection of workers's right to organize and maintain unions. ** ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE - Universal protection from the production and disposal of poisons that threaten the fundamental right to clean air, land, water, and food; the promotion of economic alternatives which produce environmentally safe jobs. ** PROGRESSIVE TAXATION to close tax loopholes for the wealthy and ensure that everyone contributes to the general welfare of the nation on a fair and equitable basis. ** THE ENACTMENT OF A DOMESTIC MARSHALL PLAN to invest in the revitalization of devastated rural and urban areas with an emphasis on community economic development. ** DEMILITARIZATION OF THE ECONOMY AND CONVERSION to a civilian / peace economy; reduce military spending by at least 50%. ** RESPECT FOR THE SOVEREIGNTY AND TREATY RIGHTS OF NATIVE AMERICANS; economic restoration and economic justice for all Native American peoples. ** REPARATIONS FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS for the spiritual, cultural, and physical damages and economic retardation resulting from the slave trade and slavery. ** A PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT FOREIGN POLICY - respect for the right of self-determination of all peoples and nations; support for human rights and democracy; economic aid and technical assistance to promote economic restoration and development in third world countries; withdrawal of all U.S. troops from foreign soil; complete nuclear disarmament. ** FREE ABORTION ON DEMAND as part of a free, universal system of national health care based on the Canadian model. Safe, quality pre-natal, obstetric and pediatric services. ** ELIMINATE ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION based on race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. Pay equity, paid paternal leave, an Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution. ** ADEQUATE, FREE, COMMUNITY CONTROLLED CHILD CARE FACILITIES ** FREE, QUALITY, EQUAL EDUCATION FOR ALL, FROM PRE-SCHOOL TO GRADUATE SCHOOL ** A HOUSING BILL OF RIGHTS to provide adequate, affordable housing for all. Author, lecturer and syndicated columnist RON DANIELS is a veteran social and political activist. He was President of the National Black Political Assembly; National Co-chair of the National Black Independent Political Party, 1980-1985; Executive Director of the Rainbow Coalition in 1987; and Southern Regional Coordinator and Deputy Campaign Manager, Jesse Jackson for President Campaign, 1988. He holds degrees in History and Political Science. CONTACTS FOR RON DANIELS' CAMPAIGN FOR A NEW TOMORROW: In New York: AFRICAN AMERICANS UNITED FOR POLITICAL POWER NEW YORK AREA RON DANIELS FOR PRESIDENT ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Contact: Lester L. Wooten 2330 Voorhies Ave. Apt. 1J Brooklyn, NY 11235 718-646-1908 In Washington, DC: RON DANIELS FOR PRESIDENT COMMITTEE P.O. BOX 27798 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20038-7798 202-736-1741 In New Jersey: Andrew Washington 201-926-1756 Frank Scofi 201-947-2053 FOR CONTACTS IN YOUR LOCAL AREA: CAMPAIGN FOR A NEW TOMORROW, RON DANIELS' CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT P.O. BOX 5641 YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44504 216-746-5747 Leave your name, complete address and phone number